Project Manager
1 week ago
Job Reports To: Director of Engineering
Department: Project Management
Location: Coventry, UK
Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type: Full time, Permanent and based on-site.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Discretionary Bonus
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team at NP Aerospace. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the management of projects supporting the delivery of new defence protection products, such as armour plates, shields, helmets, and bomb disposal suits.
The successful candidate will have formal technical/engineering qualifications and will have demonstrable experience of successfully leading the delivery of technically focused projects.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic and tactical management of all allocated projects ensuring delivery on time, to the right quality standards, and to agreed project budgets.
- Work with a cross-functional team in the definition and coordination of the resources required and assigned to projects.
- Work with Engineers and designers in the definition and capture of engineering requirements, defined through work breakdown structures.
- Technical direction to ensure system design meets customer's technical specification, and any other relevant quality or regulatory requirements.
- Technical direction of the project engineering and design teams to ensure that the final design satisfies the requirements specified.
- Recognise the need for engineering change and direct engineering change requests as appropriate.
- Management of a full product life cycle from bids and project initiation through development and verification, into full rate production.
- Supporting the team with problem-solving of design and product issues to resolve functional issues as they arise throughout the development and service lifecycle.
- Interaction with Production and Quality teams to investigate and obtain any necessary corrective action data.
- Ensuring all workstream leads understand the requirements and timing plan.
- Provision of robust management information reporting on progress both internally and externally.
- Development of close, long-term productive and conducive customer relationships.
- Development and maintenance of Project Management Plans and associated governance documentation to ensure the continued viability of the project.
- Maintain a clear, comprehensive understanding of the risks and opportunities for all allocated projects and a clear understanding of necessary actions to follow up as appropriate.
- Collaborating with the bid management team – or leading – on bid preparation activities as required.
- Ownership of the financial budget, with support from the project accountant community, and forecasting future risks and opportunities.
- Educated to degree level or relevant work-based experience.
- A High level of technical proficiency underpinned by formal technical/engineering qualifications.
- Experienced Project Management professional with strong leadership skills & demonstrable track record in successful project setup, execution & delivery.
- Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness.
- Proficient in all Microsoft packages, including MS Project.
- A self-starter who can work independently and effectively under minimal supervision.
- Knowledge and experience in the effective use of Project Management tools and techniques.
- Ability to quickly identify the critical path and mitigate risks as they are identified.
- Ability to create effective working relationships within a challenging environment, and leading multi-functional teams.
- Ability to communicate (and report) at all levels within the business.
- Strong negotiation skills with customers, management, peers, and subordinates.
NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.
Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world's largest defence organisations.
Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
We are fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.
Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.
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